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An electron and a proton are detected in a cosmic ray experiment, the first with kinetic energy 10 keV, and the second with 100 keV. Which is faster, the electron or the proton ? Obtain the ratio of their speeds. (electron mass = 9.11×10-31 kg, proton mass = 1.67×10–27 kg, 1 eV = 1.60 ×10–19 J).

Options

  1. A12.65
  2. B13.54
  3. C14.55
  4. D17.97

Correct answer

B. 13.54

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) 13.54

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